The Santa Ana Unified School District agreed to halt its Ethnic Studies curriculum after a lawsuit from Jewish advocacy groups accused it of including antisemitic content and bypassing public input. The settlement requires revising the courses with public input and ensuring transparency in curriculum development.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) 2025 recruitment, with applications open until March 25, 2025. A total of 357 vacancies are available across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The written exam is scheduled for August 3, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online at upsc.gov.in.
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education for halting access to income-driven student loan repayment plans. The lawsuit follows a federal appeals court ruling that blocked key parts of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. The AFT argues that the suspension harms millions of borrowers and disrupts essential student loan programs. The department is working to align its programs with the court's decision.
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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has issued an important notice for the CS June 2025 examination. The Company Secretary Executive (2022 syllabus) and Company Secretary Professional (2017 and 2022 syllabus) exams will be held from June 1 to June 10, 2025. Candidates can check important dates here.
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